University of Utah Health Program
About This Program
Large catchment area, diverse patient population, excellent teaching. The program offers a Med-Peds specific Rural Pathway, which includes a curriculum and multiple sites throughout the Intermountain West, and several tracks available in IM and Peds categorical programs. A Wellness Elective and an Academic Month with RaT/EBCP are unique rotations. International opportunities are available to multiple sites in Africa, India, and South America through internal medicine and pediatrics programs.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Mark Sims, MD
University of Utah
Primary Program Contact
Lisa Sumner
Univ of Utah
Locations
University of Utah
Office of Education / Dept of Int. Med.
30 N Mario Capecchi Dr., 3rd Fl. N.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
100 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84113-1100
500 Foothill Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84148-0001
5121 S Cottonwood St
Murray, UT 84107
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Other letter(s) may be required. No further details provided.
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Nov 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.